International News
Pete Doherty, Billy Bragg rage in silence
By grattan 7th Dec, 2010
Music stars are hoping fans will follow them for a silent night this Christmas by releasing a silent single.
International News
More acts sign on for Republican-baiting
By JackT 8th Aug, 2008
While Rage Against The Machine have a go at disrupting the Republican National Convention, another festival will do its own political rabble-rousing.
International News
Unlike artists buddy up for concerts
By JackT 15th Feb, 2008
In the first of a series of iTunes live concerts promoting "unlikely collaborations", cabaret icon Tony Christie is set to share a stage with ex-Moloko frontwoman Roisin Murphy. There are a few more "how will that work?" pairings too...
Reviews
Billy Bragg @ Prince Bandroom, Melbourne (30/01/2008)
By DJ PILLOWCASE 4th Feb, 2008
By sticking to his guns and writing great song after song, Bragg has become a living legend. No need for gimmicks, no need for trends, Billy Bragg is a true musician and tonight - it showed.
Reviews
Big Day Out @ Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne (28/01/2008)
By Kaileah 4th Feb, 2008
Rage's triumphant return to Australia as part of the 2008 Big Day Out line up, accompanied by Bjork and Arcade Fire
International News
First Billy Bragg album in six years
By JackT 4th Feb, 2008
Peruse the Big Day Out diary of FasterLouder's very own Sarah Smith and it's clear Billy Bragg was a standout on the national tour. Now the legendary songwriter is releasing an album of 12 new songs - his first in six years.
Reviews
Billy Bragg @ The Metro (26/01/08)
By Paul_Busch 30th Jan, 2008
Tonight, Australia Day 2008, Billy Bragg made a number of points. One of them was something that happened to him after he had left the SXSW Festival in Austin and headed to Minneapolis...
Feature
Anti-Flag: War sucks, let's party!
By Kaileah 22nd Jan, 2008
Anti-Flag, Pittsburgh's favourite political-punk outfit return to Australia as part of the Big Day Out 2008 line up, complete with a new tow.
News
Final BDO sells out
By disasterplan 21st Jan, 2008
If you hadn't got around to getting your Big Day Out ticket then we have some bad news for you: the last of the 40,000 tickets has been sold.
News
BDO Sideshows announced for Billy Bragg and Dizzee Rascal
By gumbuoy 28th Nov, 2007
The Old School meets the New School when UK icons Billy Bragg and Dizzee Rascal play back to back gigs at the Hotel Great Northern, Byron Bay this January in two exclusive Big Day Out sideshows.
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Billy has new album and tour to Bragg about
By nicoleybird 28th Nov, 2007
Billy Bragg is back with a new album and Australian tour dates this summer.
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Sydney Big Day Out sold out! Ticketing Ballot announced
By cecbuzz 10th Oct, 2007
Well It's done and dusted. Tickets for Sydney's Big Day Out went on sale this morning and promptly sold out! But you're in luck if you've yet to secure your tix you may still have a chance by registering for the ticket ballot.